G May 19-20, 2015 Cleveland Airport Marriott Hotel Cleveland, Ohio

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1 Dear Prospective Exhibitor and Sponsor, For the past two years a coalition of Oracle Users Groups have collaborated to co-host the (GLOC). This year the Northeast Ohio Oracle Users Group (NEOOUG) is working with the Northern Ohio Oracle Applications User Group (NOOAUG) and the Greater Cincinnati Oracle User Group (GCOUG) to host the Last year this event was extremely successful with more than 300 attendees. The conference is designed to attract participants from all over the Great Lakes region, not just Ohio. Already confirmed, keynote speakers are Steven Feuerstein and Kerry Osborne. We anticipate this to be the largest Oracle user conference in the Midwest with Managers, Directors, DBAs, Developers, Application Users, and System Analysts in attendance. This prospectus includes information on available exhibiting, sponsorships, and corporate presentation opportunities. Our exhibitors and sponsors allow us to keep registration rates low therefore we strive to provide our vendors with as much exposure as possible to all of the attendees in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, a feature not characteristic of the national user group events. Exhibit space is limited and we expect it to sell out quickly. The conference is located at the Cleveland Airport Marriott hotel, conveniently located 3 miles from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We hope the information in this prospectus gets you excited about participating at this major conference for all Oracle users in the Midwest and Great Lakes Region. Sincerely, Linda Hoover Conference Coordinator

2 February 9, 2015 April 10, 2015 April 20, 2015 April 27, 2015 May 11, 2015 May 18, 2015 May 19, 2015 May 20, 2015 May 20, 2015 Important Dates Deadline to submit an abstract for committee consideration All materials (logo/description) must be submitted Early Attendee Registration Deadline Hotel Deadline to receive discounted group rate Conference center will begin to receive materials Exhibit Set-up: 7:30 am 10:00 am Exhibit Hours: 10:00 am 6:00 pm (may change slightly) Exhibit Hours: 9:00 am 2:00 pm (may change slightly) Exhibit dismantling: After 2:00 pm Exhibits and Sponsorships TABLE TOP EXHIBITS $975 (total of 22 available) Table top exhibits are available for your company to showcase your products and to discuss your services during the two days of the conference. The tables will be located along the hallways of the session rooms and general session ballroom. Exhibit space is limited and assignment of exhibit space is based upon receipt of signed contract and payment. Draped 6 foot table and two chairs. You may use a pop-up display not exceeding 8 feet in width. Two complimentary conference registrations Standard electrical service included Your company information and description in the conference materials and on the GLOC web site Inclusion of one promotional flyer in the conference materials Participation in conference raffle for additional exposure CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP (Includes technical speaking presentation) $1750 (total of 5 available) Sponsorships provide an even greater opportunity for exposure and visibility by demonstrating your company s technical expertise during a 60-minute technical session. There are only 5 vendor presentations available and they are offered on a first-come basis! Guaranteed 60-minute technical presentation time slot Complimentary table top exhibit (including all the benefits listed under exhibits) Additional complimentary registration for the session speaker (total of 3 complimentary registrations) In addition to your company information and description, your company logo will also be included in the conference materials and on the conference web site

3 LUNCH SPONSORSHIP $4,000 Sponsoring the conference lunch is a unique opportunity for your company to promote its products and services while participants enjoy a delicious hot lunch. A PowerPoint ad (1 slide), available for viewing during lunch ½ page ad included in the printed conference program Three complimentary conference registrations Top billing on all pre-conference promotion, including blasts NETWORKING RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP $4,000 After the first day of seminars, attendees and exhibitors are encouraged to unwind and network in a relaxed atmosphere. Sponsoring this networking opportunity is a great chance for you to promote your company s products and services and make sure participants remember your company name! A PowerPoint ad (1 slide), available for viewing during the reception ½ page ad included in the printed conference program Three complimentary conference registrations Top billing on all pre-conference promotion, including blasts Table signs with your company logo on each table CONFERENCE BAG SPONSORSHIP $3,500 The conference bags are essential tools for participants. As a sponsor, your company name, logo, and web address will be printed on the bags and displayed throughout the event, as well as long after the conference has ended. A PowerPoint ad (1 slide), available for viewing as participants enter the general session room Two complimentary conference registrations Top billing on all pre-conference promotion, including blasts and any trade advertisements

4 CONFERENCE NOTEPAD SPONSORSHIP $3,250 At registration, each conference participant will receive a high-quality notepad with your company logo on it to take notes throughout the conference. A PowerPoint ad (1 slide), available for viewing as participants enter the general session room One complimentary conference registration Visibility on pre-conference promotion, including blasts and any trade advertisements CONFERENCE PEN SPONSORSHIP $1,750 At registration, each conference participant will receive a high-quality pen with your company name (or logo) engraved on it for writing notes throughout the conference. A complimentary conference registration Visibility on pre-conference promotion, including blasts BREAK SPONSORSHIP (two available) $1,500 Networking and attending sessions can be tiresome. Let participants know your company provided them with the refreshments they need to get them through the day. Signs thanking your company will be placed at each food station. A complimentary conference registration Visibility on pre-conference promotion, including blasts and any trade advertisements Table signs with your company logo on each break table LANYARD $1,250 Every attendee is required to wear a name badge throughout the conference and lanyards are a great way to enhance your brand and increase your corporate visibility! Sponsorship includes branded lanyards. A complimentary conference registration Visibility on pre-conference promotion, including blasts and any trade advertisements Signs recognizing your sponsorship placed throughout the conference facility

5 Sponsorship and Table Top Exhibit Space Contract COMPANY INFORMATION In applying for space, we agree to abide by the Table Top Exhibit Rules and Regulations. Contact Information Program Information (if different) Company Name Company Name Street Address Street Address City State Zip Code City State Zip Code Telephone Fax Telephone address Web Site Name of Contact Signature of Authorized Individual NOTE: The information contained in this column is what will be published in the conference program and on the web site. Title Please attach a 100-word description of the products/services that you will be exhibiting. This will appear in the conference program and on the web site. Descriptions will be edited and should not exceed 100 words. Payment Information Table Top Exhibit $ Sponsorship with technical presentation $ Sponsorship $ Total Due $ VISA MasterCard AMEX Check (please make checks payable to NEOOUG) Cardholder s Name (Please Print): Authorized Amount: Billing Zip Code: Account Number: Expiration Date: CSV: Cardholder s Signature:

6 Table Top Exhibitor Rules and Regulations 1. ASSIGNMENT OF TABLE TOP EXHIBIT SPACE: Table top exhibitor assignment is based on the order of receipt of contract and payment to the Northeast Ohio Oracle Users Group (NEOOUG). 2. CONTRACT FOR TABLE TOP EXHIBIT SPACE: The application for space and the full payment of space rental together constitute a contract. Amendments and/or exclusions to this contract are not legally binding unless written into the contract and initialed by authorized representatives of both parties. 3. TABLE TOP EXHIBIT RENTAL AND PAYMENT: Rental fee for one table top exhibit is $975. Full payment is required at time of application for space. Make checks payable to NEOOUG and forward to: Northeast Ohio Oracle Users Group 4. TABLE TOP EXHIBIT SPECIFICATIONS: Each table top exhibitor is furnished one 6-foot draped table and two chairs and standard electrical outlet. Popup displays of 8 feet or less in width will be allowed. 5. TABLE TOP EXHIBIT REGISTRATION: All persons working in the table top area must be registered as a conference participant or table top attendant. Table top exhibits receive two complimentary registrations. Additional attendees will be at an additional cost of $150 per attendee. Persons desiring to attend one or more sessions and/or the lunches must be registered as a conference participant. 6. ELECTRICAL AND TELEPHONE SERVICES: Electrical services and charges will be handled by the conference center. Order forms will be provided in the exhibit materials kit. Each company is responsible for coordinating these requests and payment directly with the conference center. 7. CANCELLATION OF DISPLAY SPACE: Display space may be canceled prior to the opening date of the exhibit based on the following schedule: 90 days or more: Full refund minus processing fee ($50) 60 days to 89 days: One-half the cost refunded minus processing fee ($50) 59 days or less: No refund 8. AUDIO DEVICES: Table top exhibits that include the operation of musical equipment, radios, sound motion picture equipment, public address systems, or any noise-making machines must be approved by the conference manager. This equipment must be operated so that the resulting noise will not disturb adjacent exhibitors and their patrons. 9. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: GLOC reserves the right, without recourse, to control or prohibit any table top exhibit or part of any table top exhibit which, in its opinion, is not suitable or in keeping with the character of the conference. This reservation concerns persons, things, conduct, recruiting (see item 13), printed matter, souvenirs, catalogs, etc. Each table top will receive the participant list electronically after the conference. The participant list, in its entirety or any part thereof, is proprietary in nature and cannot be resold or loaned to any person or persons for any reason. 10. WAIVER OF LIABILITY: The exhibitor agrees to protect, save, and hold GLOC, the Cleveland Airport Marriott, and all agents and employees thereof (hereinafter collectively called indemnities) forever harmless for any damages or charges imposed for violations of any law or ordinance, whether occasioned by the negligence of the exhibitors or those holding under the exhibitors and further, exhibitor shall at all times protect, indemnify, save, and hold harmless the indemnities against and from any and all losses, costs, (including attorneys fees), damages, liabilities, or expenses arising from or out of any accident or bodily injury or other occurrence to any person or persons, including the exhibitor, its agents, employees, and business invitees, which arises from or out of or by reason of said exhibitor s occupancy and use of all or part of the exhibition premises. The exhibitor understands that neither GLOC nor the Cleveland Airport Marriott maintains insurance covering the exhibitor s property, and it is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor to obtain such insurance. 11. FIRE PROTECTION: All display material must be flameproof and subject to inspection by the fire department in the city where the conference is conducted. No flammable fluids or substances may be used or shown in table tops. 12. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: All exhibitors must make arrangements to ship or carry their own materials to the conference. 13. RECRUITING POLICY: No recruiting is permitted at the conference. If a company is found to be recruiting, GLOC reserves the right to ask them to leave, without a refund of conference fees.